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DIY Tips & Ideas

Brilliant uses for spray foam that will blow your mind
DIY Tips & Ideas

Brilliant uses for spray foam that will blow your mind

We all know spray foam is an insulation powerhouse, but it's also a versatile home improvement tool. Here are some genius uses for spray foam that you may have never considered.
Our favourite hot glue hacks
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Our favourite hot glue hacks

Hot glue guns are not just for school projects and holiday decorations. Once you discover just how useful hot glue can be in the workshop, it will soon become one your favourite tools.
Home hacks just as brilliant today as they were 100 years ago
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Home hacks just as brilliant today as they were 100 years ago

These tips and tricks for the home have been passed down from generation to generation, but do they still hold up today? You better believe it!
How to use a wood chisel
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How to use a wood chisel

Tips for sharpening and using one of the carpenter's basic tools, the wood chisel.
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10 woodworking joints you should know
Building Furniture, DIY Tips & Ideas

10 woodworking joints you should know

Woodworking joints can be strong and beautiful at the same time. Learn about these classic types of joinery used by woodworkers worldwide.
Tech myths you need to stop believing
DIY Tips & Ideas, Money

Tech myths you need to stop believing

Your old phone is worthless. Privacy mode protects your privacy. Charging your device all day is bad for its battery life. Are any of these true? Find out!
How to grout tile: grouting tips and techniques
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How to grout tile: grouting tips and techniques

Finish your new tile project with a professional quality grout job.
DIY Tips & Ideas

20 secret clamping tricks from woodworkers

Clamps are a woodworker's best friend, and there are endless ways to use them in the workshop. Here are 20 of our most unique and useful clamping tricks from veteran woodworkers.
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All DIYers need to know these timeless tips and tricks

We sifted through thousands of tips and selected a few that have been most useful on our own projects. Tuck them away in your memory and they'll come in handy for you, too.
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Basic finish nailer tips

Get the most out of your pneumatic trim nailer.
10 easy ways to cut metal fast
DIY Tips & Ideas

10 easy ways to cut metal fast

Our best tips for getting your project done right.
Common household items turned into useful yard tools
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Common household items turned into useful yard tools

Bet you’ve never thought to use a cereal box for lawn mower maintenance. Learn about this and other ways to repurpose common household items outside.
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Why wood moves and why you need to know
DIY Tips & Ideas, Workshop

Why wood moves and why you need to know

Wood is going to expand and contract. You can't stop it. But you can learn how to avoid the problems caused by wood movement.
Genius hand tool hacks you need to know
DIY Tips & Ideas

Genius hand tool hacks you need to know

Hand tools are great, but they're even better when you use them creatively for things they're not designed to do.
DIY Tips & Ideas

Tried-and-true levelling tips from pro carpenters

These tips gathered through years in the trades that’ll help you get the job done quicker, easier or more accurately.
Connecting to concrete
DIY Tips & Ideas

Connecting to concrete

With a little know-how, it’s as easy as other fastening jobs.
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Brilliant steel wool hacks you’ll wish you knew sooner
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Brilliant steel wool hacks you’ll wish you knew sooner

If you're only using steel wool to scrub your pots, you're tapping just a fraction of its potential! Find out how to put steel wool to work all around the house.
How to soundproof your property
DIY Tips & Ideas, Home Renovating

How to soundproof your property

Noise pollution can ruin your enjoyment of your home. Use these methods to keep things quiet.
How to hang plasterboard: pro tips for cutting and installing
DIY Tips & Ideas

How to hang plasterboard: pro tips for cutting and installing

Follow these great hanging suggestions to fit your plasterboard like a pro.
Best practices for trim removal
DIY Tips & Ideas

Best practices for trim removal

There’s an art to removing trim. Learn how to salvage the trim you want, while keeping the collateral damage to a minimum.
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DIY Tips & Ideas

How to glue wood

Speed up your woodworking projects, improve the quality of glue connections and make your project look better with these tips for gluing wood.
DIY Tips & Ideas

12 simple steps to become a better DIYer

There's a real learning curve on the path to DIY mastery, and it comes complete with peaks, valleys and plateaus. Here are 12 tips that will help you have better DIY skills.
How to install metal roofing
DIY Tips & Ideas, Home Renovating

How to install metal roofing

Learn how to get roofing layers right with these metal roofing tips.
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Clever handy hints under $5

These genius ideas will save you time and trouble during home improvement projects. And each costs less than $5 to do.
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Genius sanding tips you need to know
DIY Tips & Ideas

Genius sanding tips you need to know

Save yourself some time and hassle during your next woodworking project with one of these genius sanding tips.
The 10 most common woodworking mistakes beginners make
DIY Tips & Ideas, Workshop

The 10 most common woodworking mistakes beginners make

Don't worry, every skilled woodworker started out at as a beginner, struggling to cut a straight line. Here are 10 woodworking lessons we’ve learned the hard way!
Brilliant ways to reuse cardboard boxes
DIY Tips & Ideas

Brilliant ways to reuse cardboard boxes

Before breaking down those boxes, check out these super-creative and fun projects that repurpose cardboard into something useful and/or beautiful.
20 marking hacks every DIYer should know
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Marking hacks every DIYer should know

Don't miss these astounding hacks that'll help make your marking more accurate and your days more productive.
Zip tie hacks that make DIYing a cinch
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Zip tie hacks that make DIYing a cinch

Every homeowner should have a stash of these tiny, versatile straps on hand. Zip ties can help you conquer clutter, work hands-free and even see in the dark. Here's how:
14 ways to use a rotary tool that will have people buzzing
DIY Tips & Ideas, Workshop

12 ways to use a rotary tool that will have people buzzing

These brilliant ideas may just inspire a renaissance of rotary tool use in your shop and beyond. Honestly, there isn’t much this humble tool can’t do.
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